Baptist leaders in Texas and around the country offered their prayers and comments in response to the verdict of former police officer Derek Chauvin as guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
Faith leaders across US join in decrying voting restrictions
In Georgia, faith leaders are asking corporate executives to condemn laws restricting voting access — or face a boycott. In Arizona and Texas, clergy have assembled outside the state capitols to decry what they view as voter-suppression measures targeting Black…
Sikh Coalition urges Biden to appoint Sikh American liaison in wake of Indianapolis FedEx shooting
In the wake of the FedEx shooting that left eight people dead, including four members of the Sikh community, the Sikh Coalition wants President Joe Biden’s administration to enact policies to address “long standing challenges” impacting Sikh Americans.
Missouri House passes bill for guns in churches, buses
Missouri’s Republican-led House on Monday passed a bill that would allow guns in churches and on public transportation.
Liberty sues Jerry Falwell Jr., seeking millions in damages
Liberty University has filed a civil lawsuit against its former leader, Jerry Falwell Jr., seeking tens of millions in damages after the two parted ways acrimoniously last year.
As a minister I’m fed up with anti-trans legislation written by adults to pick on children, all in the name of religious freedom
Last month in Louisiana, my home, a member of our state legislature introduced legislation designed to make it difficult for transgender young people to get physical and mental health care because of their gender identity.
Former employee sues Dave Ramsey’s company for alleged religious discrimination, ‘cult-like’ atmosphere
The company owned by Christian personal finance adviser and radio host Dave Ramsey is being sued for alleged religious discrimination and misrepresentation.
Liberty University shake-ups continue as Falwell Jr.’s son leaves post as VP
The son of former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has left the school, vacating his post as vice president of university operations roughly eight months after his father resigned in the wake of scandal.
As policies shift, Protestants and other faith groups join Catholics in helping immigrants at the border
The Catholic-run welcome center in Nogales, Mexico, was the last stop for many migrants before crossing the border into the United States. But what once was a way station has become a waiting room, as staffers report the average amount…